Job Description

Using various painting techniques and artistic talents, constructs all drops and scenery for use in theatrical productions at the Pioneer Memorial Theatre.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Art or Theatre (with an emphasis on set design) or a related field, or equivalency; three years experience in theatrical scenery painting; demonstrated oral and written communications skills; and a commitment to providing excellent customer service required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

Sews and paints muslin or scrim drops using paint brushes, rollers, and sprayers to prepare a suitable surface for theatrical scenery.

Sketches with charcoal the artist's rendering of the drop which can be up to 30 feet high and 50 feet wide.

Prepares slide and works from this slide, enlarges and projects onto drop the scene to be depicted, paints the broad areas, then goes back over the drop to do specific detail work.

Decides upon proper color selection and uses Devoe system of color selection to mix paints in order to create proper blending to create desired special effects.

Schedules work so that production deadlines are met, and drops are in place for all productions.

Prepares overlay renderings when needed and sketches from the grid method.